At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of our cutting-edge analytics platform and solve complex real-world problems.
- Company: Join Cassini, a trusted analytics provider for top hedge funds and banks globally.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a global impact while working with innovative technologies in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior technical roles and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Principal Engineer (Platform Architecture) to help lead the design and evolution of our market‑leading analytics platform, shaping technical direction while solving complex, real‑world problems at scale.
About us
Founded in 2014, Cassini is the established, core utility provider of analytics and optimization tools for the derivatives industry.
Trusted by hedge funds, asset managers, and banks worldwide, our platform delivers real‑time, front‑to‑back insight into the full cost of derivatives trading.
Our award‑winning platform empowers clients to reduce margin, optimise collateral, and enhance their liquidity risk framework, delivering real‑time, front‑to‑back analytics on the full cost of derivatives trading.
- Recognised as ‘Best Derivatives Tech Provider’ and ‘Analytics Leader’
- Global impact with a rapidly expanding footprint
- Analytics provider to the largest asset managers in the world
- Enterprise‑grade security (ISO 27001 & SOC‑2)
- Seamless integration with OMS, EMS, and collateral systems
- Role
In this role, you will ensure we build the right things, the right way. You will report to the Head of Technology.
- Core Responsibilities
- Own and govern technical design and architecture across multiple development teams, defining standards, reviewing solution designs, and ensuring alignment with the broader platform vision
- Provide hands‑on architectural leadership, guiding complex design decisions and supporting teams through critical implementations and production challenges
- Partner closely with senior stakeholders to balance technical strategy, delivery needs, and long‑term platform health
- Champion the adoption of agentic and AI‑native workflows, embedding them in the core engineering lifecycle
- Act as a primary technical point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders
- Identify and proactively address technical debt, risk, and cross‑team dependencies, influencing roadmap planning and long‑term platform health
- Mentor senior developers and tech leads, raising the overall architectural and engineering bar across the organisation
- Ensure non‑functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, and resilience) are embedded from the outset
- Tech Stack
We work with a modern stack designed for scale, reliability, and developer productivity.
You don’t need to be an expert in every tool listed below, but you should have strong experience with most of them or equivalent technologies.
- Core Languages & Frameworks
- Python (Flask, SQLAlchemy, Num Py, Pandas) for services and analytics
- React, Typescript, Redux for the front end
- Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS (ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3)
- Docker
- Linux
- Data, Messaging & Caching
- My SQL
- Rabbit MQ
- Redis
- Tooling & Dev Ops
- Git Lab for source control and CI/CD
- AI & Automation
- AI Agents & Assistants used to enhance analytics, internal tooling, and developer productivity
- Required Qualifications & Experience
- University degree in a STEM subject from a reputable institution
- Proven experience in a senior technical role such as Principal Engineer, Technical Architect, or equivalent position working with complex analytical system design
- Track record of owning, shaping and governing architecture across multiple teams and large‑scale platforms
- Experience working with modern distributed and cloud‑based systems
- Familiarity with our tech stack or equivalent technologies
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent architectural judgement, with the ability to balance short‑term delivery needs against long‑term technical strategy
- Strong problem‑solving skills, particularly in complex, ambiguous, or high‑impact technical scenarios
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Ability to influence and drive technical direction and architectural decisions at a senior level
- Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across teams and senior stakeholder groups
- Pragmatic and outcome‑focused, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
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Principal Engineer (Platform Architecture) in London employer: cassini
At Cassini, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and teamwork. Our London office offers unique opportunities for professional growth in the financial services sector, with a focus on developing expertise in Cleared OTC and ETD products. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and effective communication, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
